Honey Glazed Carrots
This recipe delivers vibrant honey-glazed carrots, an easy and flavorful side dish. Baby carrots are briefly boiled until tender, then quickly simmered with butter, honey, and lemon juice to create a glossy, sweet-savory coating. Finished with fresh parsley, it's a quick and elegant addition to any meal.
Equipment
- 1 Medium Saucepan
- 1 Colander
- 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- 1 Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Main
- Salt
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and then carrots and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the carrots and add back to pan with butter, honey and lemon juice. Cook until a glaze coats the carrots, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.
Notes
To achieve perfectly tender carrots without them becoming mushy, boil them until they are just tender-crisp, then immediately drain. The residual heat will continue to cook them slightly. For the glaze, ensure it thickens enough to beautifully coat each carrot; if it seems too thin, continue to gently simmer until desired consistency is reached. A touch of grated fresh ginger or orange zest can elevate the flavor profile, adding a subtle warmth and brightness. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before serving for a vibrant color contrast and fresh aroma.